Explore the Family Name Kaegi
The meaning of Kaegi
South German and Swiss German (Kägi): topographic name from Middle High German gehage, gehegi ‘hedge, fence’ (see Kage). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Kaegi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaegi saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 77,742 to 76,275, reflecting a growth rate of 1.89%. The number of individuals carrying the Kaegi surname also increased from 229 to 252, marking a substantial increase of 10.04%. This trend mirrored an increase in the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people, which went up by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #76,275 | 1.89% |
| Count | 229 | 252 | 10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaegi
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift for individuals with the surname Kaegi. In 2000, about 94.76% identified as White, which dropped slightly to 90.08% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a decrease, going from 2.18% in 2000 to no recorded instances in 2010. Interestingly, categories that previously had no representation in 2000 like Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races began to appear in 2010, accounting for 7.14% and 2.38% respectively. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at 0% across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 90.08% | -4.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |